Profile
| Name | Lucius |
| Nationality | African American |
| Bio | I am a graduate student studying Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California with an earned Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minor in Applied Mathematics, and a concentration in Aerospace Engineering. I plan to pursue a career in this field upon reception of my degree. My engineering skills make me a strong critical thinker, creative problem-solver, and meticulous designer. I enjoy disassembling and reassembling hardware, learning, designing aerial vehicles, developing prototypes, and constructing amateur rockets. I gained these hobbies through my resilience in the face of failure or adversity and my love of learning and engineering, and will continue to broaden my technical skills in my pursuit to become a test pilot and astronaut. |
| Academic Background | Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minor in Applied Mathematics, and a concentration in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Currently pursuing a masters in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Southern California. |
| Professional Interests | I plan to become an Astronaut and Flight Test Test Engineer. I am currently pursuing my Private Pilot License, and work at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory as a hypersonic aerodynamicist. I have interned at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lockheed Martin as well. My key interests are longevity of human spaceflight, astrobiology, exoatmospheric vehicular propulsion, exoatmospheric flight navigation and life in microgravity. |
| Certifications | Open University Student |